About the role#
The Technician, Sample Management (Student / On-Call) handles sample management activities including inventory, service requests, disposal, and shipment. This role supports the organization and maintenance of storage areas and ensures accurate handling and tracking of samples according to established procedures and regulatory requirements.
What you'll do#
- Receive, inventory, and label study samples.
- Execute transactions in LIMS and electronic inventory systems for all sample movements.
- Ensure proper storage conditions and accurate location of samples and study materials.
- Conduct service requests and prepare Analytical, Study Samples, and Biological Matrices.
- Inventory new Analytical Material and manage Reference Standard Material.
- Generate and maintain inventory reports.
- Handle Containment Level 2 (CL2) and cytotoxic study materials following safety procedures.
- Maintain accurate and compliant laboratory documentation.
- Ensure work complies with SOPs, GxP standards, and company policies.
- Contribute to process improvements within sample management operations.
What you'll need#
- Diploma of College Studies (DEC) in health sciences, laboratory technology, or a related field. A Bachelor's degree is an asset.
- Minimum of 6 months of work experience.
- Proficiency with Watson LIMS and MS-Office (Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Word).
- Ability to read and interpret technical documents and industry manuals.
- Strong organizational, interpersonal, and attention to detail skills.
- Customer-focused approach and ability to work in a team.
- Bilingual proficiency in French may be required to communicate with employees and read study protocols documented in English.
- Knowledge of FDA-GLP, GCP, and TPD regulations or experience in the medical or pharmaceutical field are assets.
Location & details#
- Location: Laval, Quebec, Canada.
- Work Modality: On-site.
- Employment Type: Part-time, on-call, rolling term.
- Paid position.
About Altasciences
Altasciences provides drug development services to pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies. The organization supports the early stages of drug development through preclinical research, clinical pharmacology, and manufacturing. Founded in 1995, the company operates as a provider for both single studies and end-to-end programs. It maintains headquarters in Laval, Quebec, and employs nearly 2,000 people across multiple locations.
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